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2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?
Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX05 GYV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 GYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LX05 GYV registered?
LX05 GYV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2005.
Is LX05 GYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LX05 GYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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